Berner Sandstein yellow sandstone – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Berner Sandstein yellow, a sandstone from Switzerland. The dominant tones measured on the image are grey (83%), gold (17%). Berner Sandstein yellow belongs to the sandstone family; typical uses are façades, paving, garden and landscape works.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Berner Sandstein yellow
Berner Sandstein yellow is a grey sandstone from Switzerland. Petrographically it is classified as sandstone. Texture: medium. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about 300 × 120 cm.
Where to use Berner Sandstein yellow
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Good |
| Kitchen worktops | Not recommended |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | With care |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Good |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the sandstone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Berner Sandstein yellow are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 23 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 46 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 69 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 92 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 115 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 248 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 373 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 590 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Berner Sandstein yellow used for?
Berner Sandstein yellow is a sandstone from Switzerland. Typical uses are façades, paving, garden and landscape works.
Which finishes are available for Berner Sandstein yellow?
The usual finishes for this stone family are natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Berner Sandstein yellow weigh?
About 46 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 69 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Berner Sandstein yellow?
Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
